Backs Historic Ordinances

December 17, 1985|The Morning Call

To the Editor:

If Francisco Fajardo has fallen out of favor with his neighbors, it is because he disregards laws that others abide by and has allowed himself to become a willing pawn in the selfish desire of Citizens Against Historic Ordinances to rid Allentown of its historic districts.

CAHO's advocacy of "do what you please - window bars for everyone - so you break the law, you break the law" - is a radical philosophy for so-called citizens to adopt!

In Old Fairgrounds, we have a healthy mix of interesting people with many different backgrounds who are enjoying the betterment of our neighborhood, achieved during the past few years. History pops out at us all along the street. The Liberty House restored, towers rising high, clapboard painted and ornamental gingerbread still under the eaves.

We hope to keep it this way for future generations, and we resent the depressing ugliness of Mr. Fajardo's unrightfully installed bars when there are other alternatives he refuses to consider.